The Gatesville School district encompasses several public schools. These schools include Gatesville High School, grades 9-12, Gatesville Junior High, grades 7-8, Gatesville Intermediate School, grades 4-6, Gatesville Elementary, grades 2-3 and Gatesville Primary, grades PK-1. Gatesville Elementary was a 2004 National Blue Ribbon School. Gatesville TX schools spend an average of approximately $4,695 per student. This is in comparison to a student expenditure of $6,058 in the United States. There are approximately 15 students per teacher in the Gatesville School District.

The Gatesville Independent School District is a public school district which is based in the city of Gatesville, Texas. Along with Gatesville, the district also serves the town of South Mountain in addition to several other rural areas that are located in central Coryell County. A small part of Bell County is also situated within the Gatesville school district. In 2000, Gatesville won the 3A Texas High School Football Championship.

In addition to the Gatesville public school options, there are also several private schools located in the immediate area, including Gatesville Christian Academy and First Baptist Church Academy. Gatesville Christian Academy serves grades PK-grade 5.

Along with the Gatesville public schools there are also many avenues for pursuing a secondary education within a short drive of Gatesville. These colleges and universities include Central Texas College, Baylor University, Temple College, McLennan Community college, University of Mary Hardin Baylor and Texas State Technical Institute. Each of these colleges and universities offers an array of different degree options.

If you live in Gatesville or you are considering making this family friendly community your new home, you will find there are ample educational opportunities ranging from grades pre-K all the way through secondary school, all located within just a few minutes driving time and all dedicated to excellence in education.